Episodes
Hello everyone and welcome to 2023's first expose' episode. We're diving into the changes being put into effect for our Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant schools in the U.S and why these "changes" aren't all they appear... While I agree the curriculum taught in A/P school(s) needs to be upgraded, modernized it doesn't end there. As almost everything "aviation" nowadays, there always seems to be a 'background motive' ... On the outside it looks great mandating curriculum changes but once you...
Published 10/10/23
Thanks for tuning into 2023's first Bonus episode pulled "from the archives". This was recorded back in 2021 in Season 1. It was put on the back burner as other content took priority & forgotten about until this year. I've received a lot of questions about mine & other mechanics experiences during the first few weeks COVID 19 hit the U.S. I've been hesitant to release this old recording from "the archive" Why? Well, -> !WARNING! This episode is contentious. I expect folks with...
Published 09/13/23
Hello everyone and thank you so much for supporting the show all these years and sticking by throughout! No, this isn't goodbye but in the upcoming months I will be taking another hiatus to take care of some personal 'stuff' which means I will be less active after October 2023. Still a few months away and there theres still new episodes incoming :) That means I will be needing someone to take over hosting 'duties' during my hiatus. If you're seriously interested and committed to take on...
Published 08/10/23
The long awaited 'Aircraft Tech Talk' is back. Tune in for 2023s first Aircraft Tech Talk where I answer your aircraft "technical questions" and boy have I received a lot over the past winter! So, sit back and relax as we dive into the technical side of how aircraft "work" and "why." Embraer's, Airbus A300's, 767's and I put the 'kabosh' to an angry listeners "Chemical Contrail" conspiracy theory! Tune in!  Subscribe & share! New episode second Wednesday of each month. Please...
Published 08/09/23
Hey there everyone and thanks for tuning in! We're talking about how to be a good manager and how to avoid being a bad one in addition to talking about the traits of bad leadership and why they are... the way they are. And if you're a bad member of leadership listening to this, maybe you will learn something too! Link: "A mechanics voice and why managers should listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8cWjTDT1CAb Link: "Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance":...
Published 07/12/23
Hello everyone and WELCOME BACK!! This is 2023's FIRST episode of the show in season 3 and I answer the big question, "Where in the hell have you been Wheelz?!?" Also, I'll be answering your questions in addition to letting you know what to expect ahead this year! So, consider this episode as dual purpose in a sense: What's been going on with me, answering your questions AND what lies ahead this season! I'm excited to "Get the ball rolling" this season so sit back and enjoy! Tune in! ...
Published 06/14/23
Hello and welcome everyone!   No, did not expect to be talking to you fine folks so soon BUT trolls need to be schooled sometimes and hell, waiting for THE CORRECT parts to arrive for an aircraft can be boring.  Recorded in the hangar, edited and uploaded for your entertainment! Join me will you as I go one-on-one with today's local twitter troll, talk some 'hangar talk' and ask you, the listener some questions.   Always informing. Always fighting the good fight. AND ALWAYS doing the right...
Published 12/08/22
Hello everyone and welcome! Update on, “where you been?”, what’s expected, AND I get cut off in traffic. In addition you’ll hear my rant about the FAAs decision to bastardize Part 147 A/P schools, SouthWest is getting better, Alaska Airlines on the, “up and up”, mechanics who love certain brands of tools, my .02$ dealing with bad passengers AND a Merry Christmas message! Wow! Quite a lot for 40 mins of driving eh?! Not the best audio (apologies) as I was driving while recording.. but you’ll...
Published 12/02/22
Thanks for tuning in everybody!   This episode comes from the 'old archives' and was not previously released but here it is!  In this episode, I'm talking about the increase in flight delays and cancellations being blamed on maintenance and why its happening.   Its not all what it appears...    Here is the two episodes I mentioned: https://anchor.fm/bryan-wheelz/episodes/Episode-7-A-Mechanics-Voice-and-why-management-should-listen-e137fp8  -and-...
Published 07/13/22
Hey there everyone!  Thank you for tuning in.  In this TGTBTU Special; I've got the distinct pleasure of being a guest on the, 'Xtended Aviation Podcast'. In this episode I am speaking to Pieter Johnson about the podcast, why I do it and what the premise of TGTBTU is all about!.  What a great time I had speaking with Pieter and I hope to do it again soon!   Check out the 'Xtended Aviation' podcast, Europe's Premiere Aviation podcast HERE: Contact:...
Published 06/08/22
Hello everyone and welcome!   This podcast was supposed to be a bonus podcast but instead I thought it needed to be said sooner rather than later..   Why does social media and the ignorant make false claims, spread bad information and hate on those of us who dare tell the TRUTH?  Why do Anti-Boeing trolls hesitate or deflect when told facts and why do they get so upset when those living in reality put them in their place?  What do they have to gain and what do they have to loose?  After the...
Published 05/11/22
Hello and welcome to this, 2022's first expose' podcast! We're talking about the saga of N874AA (I refer to it in the show as "Nine874”) An ex- AA 727 that was donated to the museum of flight in Seattle, WA & ended up in the hands of a museum located in Missouri. It was ultimately scrapped in 2021.  But it’s not the scrapping of the aircraft which I found interesting, it's the circumstances surrounding the scrapping of the aircraft which is right up the alley of 'shady'.  And yes, it...
Published 04/13/22
Hello everyone and welcome!   In this pretty much, off-the-cuff episode; I am dispelling some ridiculous statements, rumors and B.S information about the China Eastern Airlines B737-800 that crashed today carrying 132 people in southern China.  A very tragic and saddening event that's becoming overshadowed by anti-Boeing propaganda, false narratives and asinine aircraft 'tech' information.  Yours truly is debunking this garbage.  Tune in! Subscribe & share!   Email:...
Published 03/21/22
Hello and welcome everyone!  In this kind of-sorta bonus, 'explanation' podcast I'm talking about how some of my social media postings recently were taken out of context when referring to Cpt. Sullenberger.   Sully is an amazing person, an American hero, no doubt!  I have NOTHING 'against' him.  But his focus as US. Aviation Ambassador seems to me focused solely on the safety of flight, for the flight crew (and of course the PAX)   I would just like to see his focus on aviation safety...
Published 03/16/22
Hello and welcome to the podcast!  Talking about bad GENFAM instructors in todays episode and correcting some bad information some instructors have shared with their students!  We rely on GENFAM to be an experience where we take away fundamental, systematic knowledge of the aircraft for which we're in the class for. (DUH) NOT to be fed a line of B.S!   Tune and and please remember to subscribe and share!  ** First episode by the shows new producer!  Matt @...
Published 03/10/22
Hello everyone and welcome to this last minuet bonus podcast!.  I've been asked quite a lot recently why we're seeing all these aircraft tire blow out incidents on commercial flights and whether re-treaded or 're-capped' aircraft tires are really safe. I'll answer these questions and put your mind at ease while an additional bonus, you get to hear my not so great COVID voice (yes I still have the effects of that nasty COVID crap) so I am using another microphone, the Shure MV7X to mask some...
Published 02/20/22
Hello everyone and WELCOME to the second episode of 2022!.  Please forgive me for my "COVID voice" - I'm still getting over having COVID but the show's got to continue.   In this short podcast, I answer a listeners question(s) about MELs.  Do airlines skimp on them? And are MELs safe?  In this very short episode I explain!  ALSO dont miss the new website is up! https://aviationmxtruth.com/ Do you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the...
Published 02/09/22
**UPDATE: On 1-17-22 my podcast hosting platform went down affecting several hundred podcasts including mine. This episode was cut off @ 7 min.  Its back up and running and sounds A LOT cleaner than the first that was published.  Please feel free to listen again to the UPDATED and FULL version. Just one teeny thing, the background music is still clipping but doesn't take away from the 'expereince'. I'll work on fixing that Sorry about that hiccup folks!    **   Hello and welcome!  In this...
Published 01/17/22
Christmas 2021 message from yours truly!  This year has been FILLED with so much good, bad, and ugly throughout the world and throughout the aviation industry as well.  With the podcast studio under repair and re-construction, I hope to be up and running by the end of January 2022. There will still be a January podcast but with previously recorded content.  ( "A Mechanics liability and the consequences" )  If you are flying this Christmas, please remember to be courteous to the crew and...
Published 12/25/21
Hey there and welcome to the SECOND, NEW podcast segment, "Aircraft Tech Talk" where I answer your aircraft tech questions and give you a quiz at the end!  I'll answer the quiz question during the NEXT Aircraft Tech Talk podcast and if you answer correctly,  I'll send you some 'The Good the Bad and the Ugly' SWAG! Tune in!  We have several really good questions in this podcast!  - MD-80 question  - B737 questions x2  - EMB 175 Question  - Airbus Question   - B777 Question   Reach out to me...
Published 12/08/21
Hey every one and thanks for tuning into the podcast! This is an end of the year, unscripted update with a twist... What's the twist? Well, its a new mic. Introducing the Shure SM7B microphone!  I talk about what's been happening on the Homefront, I recap some of my favorite episodes, talk about things to come in the future, a planned collaboration podcast with "Cancelled for Maintenance" , a future guest host, some 'expected' rants and more! Tune in. **Also please drop me a line and let me...
Published 11/29/21
Hello and thank you for tuning into this short bonus podcast where I discuss American Airlines' recent decision to increase flight attendant holiday premiums to keep them happy.  Did AA make the right decision? Are they forgetting about other employees who work equally hard and who ALSO work during holidays?  Tune in and I'll give you my $.02   Reach out to me at: [email protected]  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap  Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap  New podcasts the 2nd...
Published 11/24/21
Hello and welcome!  In this podcast, I received an email asking me to about talk about Human Factors, the 'Dirty Dozen' and its issues within the aviation maintenance industry and how it affects aircraft mechanics!  **UPDATE- Made a slight change @5:00PM MST- audio is 150% better now, sorry about that** Reach out to me at: [email protected]  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !  The Podcast shop is...
Published 11/10/21
Hello everyone and thank you for tuning into this special expose' podcast.  Is American Airlines the next Allegiant Airlines? Are they up to no good and rolling the dice with peoples lives? I give you my take in the second expose' podcast, tune in!  *Yup, it's been remastered, cleaned up etc since it first aired as when I recorded it I was away from my studio- Enjoy!*  Feel free to Reach out at: [email protected]  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook...
Published 11/01/21